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Question about manifold design

I want to build a sprinkler manifold where the water supply comes into the middle of the manifold. In all of the examples I have seen, the water supply comes in from the end of the manifold. Is there a problem in doing it this way?

Question about manifold design

Let me try to explain a little better - I wanted to have a four valve manifold and to have the water supply come in behind valve number 2 or 3 using a cross tee. Any problems with that? (Sorry for the confusion)

I built mine similar to the one boots posted a picture of. That one is a bit more compact than mine, but I staggered the valves similarly, so I could squeeze 5 into a smaller box. Of course, none of them will come out without first removing the solenoids.

Stupid question, why do you want to supply it that way instead of from the side?

I am working in a very compact area - inside a fenced off area - sharing space with an A/C unit, and a water softener - am replacing the current setup where the well pump points straight at an index valve - and the four zones come up to the valve right next to the fence corner. The well pipe is right next to where the four zones come up. I was thinking that pump -------->manifold----------->four zones in a straight line was best way - but very compact! Other ideas?